The DMC Podcast

 In this episode, I just hit record after a therapy session to share what’s been on my heart.

 I talk about my recent trip back to Ireland, what it brought up for me, and some of the mental health struggles I faced last year. 

Coming home to Ireland is a journey and always teaches me something new about myself and how much I have grown. This one’s an honest reflection on how I’m learning to hold myself with more compassion, to notice my patterns, and to keep choosing healing, even when it feels messy

Thank you for listening.

As always if you wish to connect with me further you can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jw.healing/

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 Episode 10 of The DMC Podcast is a very special one, and it’s close to my heart. 

In this episode, I sit down in the forest for a deep DMC with my little brother, Jonathon. We open up about life growing up, the challenges our family has faced, and more recently, the loss of our dad. 

We talk honestly about his final days and how we each navigated that experience in our own ways. Jonathon shares his story with a powerful message about checking in with yourself and tuning into what you truly need. 

If you’re on a grief journey, I hope this episode offers some comfort, reflection, and a reminder that you are not alone. 

Thank you for listening.

As always if you wish to connect with me further you can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jw.healing/

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In this solo episode I take the time to check in before returning on a trip back to Ireland.

 I share what’s been on my heart lately, from navigating triggers and returning to therapy, to giving myself permission to feel without needing a reason. 

 I talk about the bittersweet moments of returning home to be with my family, the sadness of knowing I won’t see the one person I wish I could the most, and how my dad’s energy lingers on in all of us.

 I’m excited to be around that love, to feel his presence, and to make new memories together. 

Thank you for listening.

As always if you wish to connect with me further you can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jw.healing/  

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 In this solo episode, I begin to peel back the layers and share a little more of my story. 

I talk about the journey of navigating anxiety, falling into the happiness trap, and learning slowly and imperfectly that resisting pain only creates more suffering.

 Feeling it all is still something I struggle with but I know it’s where real healing begins. 

 As always you can connect with me further on Instagram @jw.healing

 Here at The DMC podcast all conversations are welcome x

Episode 7 is a solo episode as I sit in my car outside the launderette waiting for my washing. It is an impromptu episode where I hit record and talk about how grief surfaced for me after Father's Day. 

I speak about how grief can often trick us into thinking that we are okay & how it greets us at the most unexpected times. 

I speak about grief in general and how its not just linked to loosing a loved one - sadly it is something that we all experience, yet we have no idea what to do with it.

I share the expectations I have around how it should look nearly 5 years later, but at the end of the day I am just a girl who misses her Dad!

In this episode I remind both you & I, that we don't need a reason for feeling. When any kind of emotion surfaces we need to just allow it without shame. 

If this episode resonates with you in any way please do reach out.

 As always you can connect with me further on Instagram @jw.healing

 Here at The DMC podcast all conversations are welcome x

Guest: Jack Costello – Life Coach, Men's Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Unpack with Jack

As June is Men’s Mental Health Month, I wanted to share this powerful conversation with Jack Costello.

In this DMC, Jack opens up about the mask he wore from a very young age in order to stay strong, the loneliness of unspoken grief, and the journey of learning how to feel again.

From identity loss in Thailand to the healing power of breathwork, therapy, and self-compassion, this episode is a raw, tender look at what it means to grow through pain.

We explore:

– What it was like navigating grief as a child while the world kept moving around him
 – The coping mechanisms we cling to
 – The moment therapy began to shift things
 – Identity loss and the deeper emotional unraveling that can surface years later
 – How sport and friendship offered a lifeline in his teens, and how breathwork and self-inquiry became anchors later in life
 – The emotional weight that can come from people not knowing how to support you
 – The beautiful truth that “grief is the price we pay for love—how blessed I have been to know such love”
 – The role of self-forgiveness, expressing your feelings, and the bravery it takes to be true to yourself

Jack speaks passionately about redefining masculinity, moving away from outdated ideas that vulnerability equals weakness, and instead creating safe spaces where men can be fully human. He’s on a mission to help men feel, heal, and reconnect with themselves and each other.

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt the pressure to keep it together, who's carried their pain in silence, or who's learning slowly that they don’t have to do it alone.

Find us here:
Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jw.healing/
Jack: https://www.instagram.com/unpackwithjack_/

Life is finally beginning to slow down, and with that, I’ve found the space to truly focus on this podcast, something I’ve dreamed about for a long time.

There are so many ideas brewing and exciting things to come. But before diving into what’s ahead, I wanted to take a moment to ground myself and share where things are at right now.

In this episode, I pause to reflect, gather my thoughts, and give you a little insight into what’s coming next. I also invite you to reach out if you feel called to share your story  because this space is for all of us.

Let’s keep building something meaningful together.

🧡  If you'd like to connect or follow along, you can find me over on Instagram - @jw.healing 

https://www.instagram.com/jw.healing/

Ever felt trapped by your own thoughts?
 Struggling with anxiety or trauma and not sure where to turn?
 You're not alone !!

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dear friend and clinical psychologist, Ro, for a raw and real conversation about navigating the tough stuff, the kind of chat that makes you feel a little less alone in your own head.

We explore:

✨ What therapy actually looks like and why it's not as intimidating as it seems
✨ Anxiety & trauma: are these “normal” reactions to life?
✨ Intrusive thoughts: what they are, why they happen, and how to stop them from taking over
✨ The power of self-compassion, how being kind to yourself can be a game-changer when it comes to healing

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or scared by your thoughts, this one’s for you. It’s time to normalize these conversations and give ourselves the support we truly deserve.

Join us for a conversation full of honesty, compassion, and tools you can use right away.

Need support?
If anything in this episode brings up difficult emotions, please know you are not alone — and help is always available.

In Australia

Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au

In Ireland

Samaritans – 116 123
Pieta House – 1800 247 247 | pieta.ie

You're worthy of support. 

You're allowed to ask for help. 

And healing is possible. 💛

Today, I’m recording this episode on the beach at sunrise, on what would have been my dad’s 56th birthday. Birthdays can be a bittersweet reminder of those we’ve lost, but I’ve come to see them as a chance to celebrate and honour our loved ones. 

Grief doesn't have a rulebook and birthdays can bring up so many emotions. In this chat I reflect on why these days still matter and how small rituals can keep their memory alive.

Whether you’ve lost someone or are navigating grief in your own way, I hope this episode reminds you that love doesn’t end—it just changes.

 In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the past three years since making my way back to Australia. After losing my dad in 2020, it was another year and a half before I could reunite with my partner. I finally landed in Australia on March 3rd, 2022. Now, exactly three years later, I’m sitting down to look back on that journey—the uncertainty, the challenges, and the immense growth that came with it.

There were moments when it felt like things would never get better. During that time, Dermot Kennedy’s song "Better Days Are Coming" became a theme tune to my life, a reminder to hold on. And now, three years later, I can see just how much has changed.

This episode is about learning to control what you can, surrendering to what you can’t, and trusting that even in the toughest times, better days will come.